Add 96/35 and 12/36
1st number: 2 26/35, 2nd number: 12/36
96/35 + 12/36 is 323/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
96/35 = 96 × 36/35 × 36 = 3456/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
12/36 = 12 × 35/36 × 35 = 420/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
3456/1260 + 420/1260 = 3456 + 420/1260 = 3876/1260 - 3876/1260 simplified gives 323/105
- So, 96/35 + 12/36 = 323/105
In mixed form: 38/105
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